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Ryan, Patrick James was born on December 3, 1902 in Litchfield, Minnesota, United States. Son of Patrick Philip and Johanna (Cassady) Ryan.
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Patrick James Ryan
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Bachelor of Arts, Saint Thomas College, Saint Paul, 1923, Doctor of Laws, 1954. Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Saint Paul Seminary, 1927.
Career
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1927. Priest Saint Helena’s Parish, 1927-1928. Served from First lieutenant to major general Chaplain corpus, United States army, 1928-1958, Office Chief of Chaplains, Washington, 1945-1948, 52-58, chief of chaplains, 1954-1958, retired.
Executive vice president The Catholic Digest.
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Decorated Legion of Merit, B.S.M. (United States). Medal of War (Brazil). Order of Crown, Bronze Medal of Valor with Star (Italy).tempSpaceOrder British Empire. Legion Honor (France), 1958. Distinguished Service medal (United States), 1958.tempSpaceElevated to rank domestic prelate by Pope Pius XII, with title monsignor, 1947, to rank of prothonatory apostolic, 1967. Grand prior Military and Hospitaler Order Saint Lazarus Jerusalem.Decorated Legion of Merit, B.S.M. (United States). Medal of War (Brazil). Order of Crown, Bronze Medal of Valor with Star (Italy).tempSpaceOrder British Empire.
Legion Honor (France), 1958. Distinguished Service medal (United States), 1958.tempSpaceElevated to rank domestic prelate by Pope Pius XII, with title monsignor, 1947, to rank of prothonatory apostolic, 1967. Grand prior Military and Hospitaler Order Saint Lazarus Jerusalem.